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Cumberland Christian School Inc

EIN 21-0613118 · Vineland, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT 1. TO REACH THE MIND OF CHRIST THROUGH A RIGOROUS AND DIVERSE ACADEMIC PROGRAM WHICH IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. 2. TO REACH THE HEART OF CHRIST THROUGH SPIRITUAL NURTURE WITH CALLS TO SALVATION AND DISCIPLESHIP, INCLUDING AN EMPHASIS ON SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT. 3. TO REACH THE HANDS OF CHRIST THROUGH PROMOTION OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND TESTIMONY WITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MISSION ACTIVITIES AND ALSO AN EMPHASIS ON CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP. VISION STATEMENT 1. TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN SOUTH JERSEY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXCELLENT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. 2. TO PROCEDURE GODLY LEADERS FOR OUR FUTURE HOMES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES. 3. TO PROMOTE OUTREACH, CHALLENGING AND ENABLING OUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND WORLD FOR CHRIST. CORE VALUES THE PIRNICIPLES TO GUIDE EVERY ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN ORDER TO HOLD THE BIBLE AS THE BASIS AND CHRIST AS THE CENTER STRIVE FOR EXELLEN

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
72
Volunteers
31

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $795,166 spent. THE EXEMPT PURPOSES SET FORM IN IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) ARE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, FOSTERING NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION, AND PREVENTING CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3) BECAUSE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED WAS TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS WHICH WILL GIVE THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY INSTRUCTION IN ALL SUBJECTS NORMALLY TAUGHT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. SUCH INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINICPAL THAT THE INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL, MUST BE IN ACCORD WITH THE WORD OF GOD AND THAT EDUCATION IS PRIMARILY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS TO THE END THAT THE STUDENTS MAY GROW IN GRACE AND IN KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. THE EXEMPT PURPOSES SET FORM IN IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) ARE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, FOSTERING NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION, AND PREVENTING CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3) BECAUSE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED WAS TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS WHICH WILL GIVE THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY INSTRUCTION IN ALL SUBJECTS NORMALLY TAUGHT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. SUCH INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINICPAL THAT THE INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL, MUST BE IN ACCORD WITH THE WORD OF GOD AND THAT EDUCATION IS PRIMARILY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS TO THE END THAT THE STUDENTS MAY GROW IN GRACE AND IN KNOWLEDGE OF GOD.
  2. $99,018 spent. FOOD SERVICE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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